Palmerston North Girls’ High School
Year 11 Social and Psychology Studies
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Ms M. Osborne.
In Social and Psychology Studies we become active and informed citizens by further developing our understandings of forces and movements which shape the world of today. The concepts of human rights, social justice, ethics and change in society are central and are explored in a range of settings. With options to work both individually or as part of a group, you can choose contexts such as Black Lives Matter, Child Poverty in NZ and the campaign to gain (and then retain) free period products in NZ schools.
Course Overview
Term 1
We start the year with an introduction to Senior Social Studies. This allows you to understand the key concepts and skills required for success in the rest of the year. Following this, we consider major areas of change in NZ Society with the aim of you choosing an area of your choice to research and then communicate in an 'open book' report.
Term 2
This term focusses on the concept of social action, beginning with your personal involvement in a social action of your choice followed by examining and reporting on a campaign of social actions completed by a person, group, or organisation. Again, you can select from a range of social action campaigns, as guided by your teacher.
Term 3
We will start the term with our Psychology component which considers the concept of ethics in psychological research. We then revisit our work on change in NZ society from Term one, preparing this for the school examinations.
Term 4
Term four allows time for a 'passion project' - giving you the time and space to research then presenting an area of social studies that you are interested in.
What should I have already done?
You will have studied Year 9 and Year 10 Social Studies.
Pathway
You will develop skills that will be valuable in both your personal life and career. Senior Social Studies links to careers in diplomacy, law, journalism, research, teaching, social work, anthropology, sociology and a range of health sciences. Additionally, the ability to conduct research, understand social processes of change and to think critically about contemporary society is valuable in a wide range of other subjects and disciplines.
Assessment Information
AS 92048 is the only NCEA assessed achievement standard. This requires students to 'Demonstrate understanding of findings of a Social Studies inquiry', is worth 5 credits and internally assessed.Other assessments will be confirmed when further information becomes available from NZQA. These are aimed at consolidating understanding and embedding skills.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Social Studies 1.1 - Demonstrate understanding of findings of a Social Studies inquiry
Pathway Tags
Barrister, Legal Executive, Solicitor, Film and Video Editor, Author, Journalist, Communications Professional, Technical Writer, Editor, Radio Presenter, Television Presenter, Psychologist, Community Development Worker, Probation Officer, Social Worker, Case Manager, Career Consultant, Foreign Policy Officer, Baker, Counsellor, Driving Instructor, Early Childhood Teacher, Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Primary School Teacher, Kaiwhakaako Māori, Translator, Nanny/Child Carer, Tertiary Lecturer, Private Teacher/Tutor, Youth Worker, Secondary School Teacher, Teacher Aide,
Disclaimer
Courses will only run based on minimum entries
Selecting a course does not guarantee entry into this course
You may apply for an exemption if you do not meet the prerequisite of a course or if the course requires this for entry
Standards offered can be altered at the discretion of the HOD of the Department
Some standards in NCEA courses might be optional depending on student strengths
Course contribution may vary slightly by the start of 2025
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